Houston Texans positional breakdown: Offensive line

Nov 2, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans guard Xavier Su
Nov 2, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans guard Xavier Su
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Aug 16, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Oday Aboushi (75) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Oday Aboushi (75) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Guard Oday Aboushi

After starting 10 games for the New York Jets, the 2013 fifth round pick out of Virginia, Oday Aboushi, was waved in September of 2015, and claimed by Houston.

Vitals
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 308 Pounds
Age: 24

That was another move where Smith showed great foresight as he brought in one more reserve with real game time experience. Aboushi ended up starting five games for the Texans and played admirably.

Expect him to be near the bottom of the depth chart barring another injury plagues season for the linemen.

Tackle: Kendall Lamm

An undrafted lineman out of Appalachian State, Kendall Lamm proved he belonged in the NFL with his 15 games played and four starts

Vitals
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 305
Age: 23

Described by analysts as simply a tough player, Lamm never shied away from the big stage and performed rather well, especially considering he was a rookie who never heard his name called from the draft stage.

Look for Lamm to try and push Clark for the swing tackle job. If the battle is even close, the team could be tempted to stick with the younger, cheaper option.

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